Data Center Facilities Manager: Uptime & Team Leadership

CBRE Group, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Facilities Manager to lead a maintenance team across one or more commercial buildings, focusing on uptime, risk mitigation, and strategic support for HVAC, power, and lifecycle planning.

You will supervise staff, manage shifts, coordinate with external contractors, and drive cost-effective operations while maintaining client relationships and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience, equivalent experience considered.
• Valid driver's license required and MVR may be conducted.
• Experience staffing, training, and retaining technical facilities personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to facilities maintenance employees.
• Monitor training and professional development programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Oversee recruiting for skilled commercial facilities technicians.
• Schedule and manage shift activities.
• Establish work schedules and cross-training plans.
• Set and track department and SLA deadlines.
• Mentor onsite maintenance staff as needed.
• Coordinate building systems maintenance with external contractors.
• Maintain client relationships regarding facility uptime and incidents.
• Manage capital projects, budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections following safety standards.
• Suggest operational efficiencies for energy usage.
• Oversee safety procedures and emergency operating procedures.
• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures.
• Review contractor quotes for parts and labor.
• Lead training on maintenance workflows and SOPs.
• Align facilities with broader real estate objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Training

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Facility Management certification preferred

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Facilities Manager to lead a maintenance team across one or more commercial buildings, focusing on uptime, risk mitigation, and strategic support for HVAC, power, and lifecycle planning.

You will supervise staff, manage shifts, coordinate with external contractors, and drive cost-effective operations while maintaining client relationships and adherence to safety standards.